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Saturday, May 18: Kaua`i Historical Society Pa`ina with Melveen Leed. Celebrate Kaua`i as it was in the 1940s and '50s. Following dinner, Melveen Leed sings jazz, Hawaiian classics, popular music of the era. Silent auction. Reservations required; $85 per person. Kaua`i Beach Resort, Jasmine Ballroom, Lihue. For information and reservations call (808) 245-3373.
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Every Wednesday and Friday: Hilo Farmers Market. Find a colorful selection of locally grown exotic fruit, vegetables, herbs, island jams and jellies, macadamia nuts and delectable baked goods. Big buckets of orchids and anthuriums line the stalls. Wind chimes, etched glass and koa wood treasures fill the craft section. You can even find local t-shirts, […] Daily: Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 […]
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May 1 – 5: 100th Year Anniversary Celebration of the Kilauea Lighthouse. Five days of festivities including the official opening ceremony on May 1, with a Hawaiian rededication of Kilauea Lighthouse and daily guided tours of the lighthouse. Special activities and a lighthouse exhibit will occur throughout the week with a free admission day on […]
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Ongoing, Daily: Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
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Wednesday, May 1: Hilo Lei Day Festival. Join the fun at the 9th annual He Mo`olelo `O ka Lei celebration of Hawaii's "garlands of aloha." This uniquely Hawaiian event kicks off a celebration of the lei for the month of May in Hilo. Event features music and hula, lei-making demonstrations and the heritage, history and […] |
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Every Friday: Aloha Fridays at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. A free hands-on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. Held at VAC Gallery porch in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. For information call […]
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Friday Evenings: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 3 – Legends of Slack Key; May 10 – Sea Turtle Serenade; May 17 – Hawai`i’s Sunset Music; May 24 – Spirit of Slack Key; May 31 – Hawai`i’s Cowboy Music. Free gift drawing. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion […]
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Every Friday: Candlelit Tours at the Baldwin Home Museum. Step back in time and visit the Baldwin Home Museum with a tour by candle light. Tours include free light refreshments on the lanai. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Front and Dickenson Street in the heart of historic Lahaina. Admission: $7 per person/$5 […]
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Saturday, May 4: Ka`u Coffee Festival: Ho`olaulea. A free event that will include Ka`u coffee tasting, coffee educational displays and demonstrations, food, art & crafts vendors, entertainment, and kid’s corner. Pahala Community Center, 96-1149 Kamani St., Pahala. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 929-9550 or visit www.kaucoffeefest.com.
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Saturday Evenings: Kapa`a Slack Key Saturdays. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 4 – For the Birds; May 11 – Slack Key Story; May 18 – Heart of Slack Key; May 25 – Kaua`i’s Slack Key. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). A portion of the proceeds supports Na Keiki `O ka `Aina. Located […]
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Saturday, May 4: Glen Frey. Legendary Eagles singer-songwriter and co-founder, Glenn Frey, will perform one night only on Maui backed by his full band. Enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars, featuring songs that span Frey’s entire career. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater, 7 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.) For tickets and information […] |
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Sunday – Saturday, May 5 – 11: Puna Music Festival. A week-long celebration of music featuring more than 40 performances, classes, workshops and activities, highlighting the cultural traditions and innovative creativity that surge along the Puna Coast. With a spotlight on both contemporary Hawaiian performers and fresh local talent, audiences can enjoy a well-rounded glimpse […]
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Sundays: Makuahi Cave Reserve Tours. At the center of its many attractions is Hawai`i’s largest limestone cave, the richest fossil site in the islands, and a uniquely preserved archaeological site. It's a living museum dedicated not just to the past, but also to experiments in native species conservation. Located in Maha`ulepu. Guided tours 9 a.m. […]
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Sunday Afternoons: Slack Key Guitar Concerts. Traditional Hawaiian slack key guitar and `ukulele concerts. May 5 – Honoring Raymond Kane; May 12 – `Ohana Slack Key; May 19 – Legends of Slack Key; May 26 – From Mountain to Sea. Tickets: $20 ($15 keiki/seniors). The concerts are nahenahe - soft and sweet. Slack key guitar […]
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Every Monday: Discover and Experience Waimea. For visitors and residents of all ages interested in information on landmarks, history, culture, family history, genealogy of places and people. 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m. Waimea Historic Tours, Lei Making. West Kaua`i Tech & Visitor Center, 9565 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Waimea. Free (donations accepted). For information call (808) 338-1332.
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Every Tuesday: Tea for Tuesdays. Join JoAnn Aguirre, tea educator and member of the Hawaii Tea Society, for an hour of tea talk, a delicious scone and a cuppa. Tea for Tuesdays is a one hour program and part of a monthly 2013 Volcano Tea Series. Free activity; donations accepted. Held at Volcano Art Center's […] Every Tuesday features the new Emily T Gail Show. Emily’s show can be found online at www.espnhawaii.com under “Lineup” on the homepage. Sponsored by Aloha - Big Island Visitor Guide, Emily “talks story” with recreational, high school and professional athletes, along with coaches, parents, organizers, and members of print and broadcast media. She talks about […]
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Friday, May 10: A Culinary Romp through Paradise. Local food experts offer an authentic taste of Kaua`i by guiding you on a farm to fork culinary experience. Learn about and sample exotic local fruit while taking a leisurely tour of a 26-acre exotic fruit farm. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and gourmet, four-course lunch made with […]
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Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11: Kona Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale. Friday from 9am to 6pm & Saturday from 8am to 5pm. FREE Admission. At Kona’s old Airport Makae’o Events Pavilion (north end of Kuakini Highway). Includes orchid vendors, many art & Crafts vendors and FREE classes on orchid culture. For […]
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Saturday, May 11: May Day by the Bay. Enjoy Hawaiian music performed by groups from throughout Hawai`i. Hula cultural demonstrations by local practitioners, a craft fair of Kaua`i made products, Hawaiian food, displays of local non-profits, and a Silent Auction. Waioli Beach Park, Waioli. $5 donation requested. For information call (808) 635-9028.
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Saturday, May 11: George Kahumoku Jr. performance and documentary "Seeds of Aloha" screenings for Hawaii at the Waimea Theater. Tickets: www.slackkeyshow.com or call 808-669-3858. Running time of film is 2hrs 13 minutes. Visit: www.seedsofalohamovie.com for more information.
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Saturday, May 11: Garden Isle Artisan Fair - “Under the Big Tent”. This event offers an opportunity to see the wealth of local talent on the Garden Isle, with over 40 of the finest Artisans. Photography, jewelry, aloha wear, wood carvings, lauhala baskets, photo albums, pounded mulberry bark, passion fruit jellies, original oil paintings, table […]
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Special Event on Oahu: Saturday, May 11: Open Cockpit Day at Pacific Aviation Museum. Climb into the cockpit of a historic aircraft and snap a photograph with a costumed pilot and aircrew. Bring your camera! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Hangar 79, free with paid admission. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington […] |
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Friday, May 17: A Taste of Old Kaua`i. Guests are saturated in timeless beauty at the Waipa Ahupua`a, one of 67 watersheds homesteaded by the first Polynesians. This one-of-a-kind experience was designed for those who wish to explore traditional agriculture and food. Lunch included. Reservations are required three days before event. $115. 5-5785A Kuhio Hwy., […]
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Saturday, May 18: Hula Arts at Kilauea. Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance featuring Halau Kahula `O Nawahine Noho Pu`ukapu under the direction of kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kaho`opi`i. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged […]
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Saturday, May 18: Maui Brewers Festival. Taste beers from over 30 craft breweries from Maui and beyond, sample appetizers from over 20 of Maui’s popular restaurants and food trucks, and enjoy live music. Paid general admission includes eight 4 oz. samples of beer in a commemorative glass, island-style dishes and parking (from 4 to 7 […]
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Sunday, May 19: Kokua Kailua Hulihe`e Palace Concert Series & Village Stroll. One Sunday each month from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ali`i Drive along scenic Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona becomes a festive pedestrian-only walkway. Enjoy music, artists, merchants and restaurants. At 4 p.m., there is a free Hawaiian music concert on the lawn at […]
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Thursday – Monday, May 23 – 27: Big Island Film Festival a 20-foot screen and superb sound system, gourmet food stations, a beer and wine bar—all out there under the stars, surrounded by palm trees at The Fairmont Orchid, 1 North Kaniku Dr., Kohala Coast. Family films (up to PG-13) are shown at The Shops […]
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Friday – Sunday, May 24 – 26: 2013 Kaua`i Polynesian Festival. Featuring Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian entertainment, Polynesian arts and crafts, solo and group dance competitions, food booths, workshops, and much more. Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field, Lihue. For information call (808) 335-6466 or visit www.kauaipolynesianfestival.org.
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Friday, May 24: Hula Arts at Kilauea - Sunset Hula. Featuring Halau Kahula `O Nawahine Noho Puukapu under the direction of kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kahoopii. This inspired outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting […]
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Saturday, May 25: Music in the Park. A music concert series featuring hula halau, taiko drummer groups, traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music and other forms of musical performances. Hofgaard Park, Waimea Rd., mile marker 23, Waimea. Free. For information call (808) 645-0996.
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Saturday, May 25: Hawaiian Moonlight. George Kahumuku Jr. and friends volunteer their talent, and organize stage performances of Hawaiian music as their way of “giving back” to the Bailey House Museum. Bring your blanket or a low back beach chair and enjoy the evening listening to music under the moon and stars. Limited seating is […]
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Thursday, May 30: Hawaiian Music Series. Enjoy live Hawaiian music on the Baldwin Home lawn from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The free program takes place in historic Lahaina and features local entertainers performing traditional Hawaiian music. Chairs are limited; blankets, mats, and low beach chairs are welcome. For information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org. |
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Friday – Sunday, May 31 – June 2: 8th Annual Wa`a Kiakahi Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Festival. On Friday, 3 p.m., witness arrival of the canoes on Ka`anapali Beach (Ka`anapali Beach Resort, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina) and the traditional Hawaiian welcome ceremony for 10 crews of the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association after completing a 30 mile […]
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Saturday, June 15: `O Ke Kai Series at Outrigger Reef on the Beach. The `O Ke Kai Series supports the continuing efforts of the friends of Hokulea and Hawai`iloa to ensure the traditional Hawaiian canoe building and restoration skills are passed on to future generations. The Hawai`iloa canoe was pulled from the water due to […]
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Friday – Sunday, May 31 – June 2: 8th Annual Wa`a Kiakahi Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Festival. On Friday, 3 p.m., witness arrival of the canoes on Ka`anapali Beach (Ka`anapali Beach Resort, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina) and the traditional Hawaiian welcome ceremony for 10 crews of the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association after completing a 30 mile […] |
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Daily: Na Keiki `O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land). Classes in Hawaiian and Polynesian Arts and Culture for Keiki & Adults. Most Keiki classes are free, adult classes request a donationto the non-profit organization. Located under the Whale Clock Tower in Kaua`i Village Shopping Center. For more information and class schedules call (808) 821-1234 […]
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Ongoing, Daily: Free Onsite Coral Reef Naturalist Program. Learn the names of fish you’ve seen while snorkeling and how to protect Maui’s coral reefs at Pacific Whale Foundation’s free Coral Reef Information Station. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wailea’s Ulua Beach. For information call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
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Saturday, June 1: `Ohana Day. A day for family fun at the Kaua`i Museum, 4428 Rice St., Lihue. Enjoy demonstrations, lectures and more during these special days. 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free. For information on this and other events, call (808) 245-6931 or visit www.kauaimuseum.org.
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Saturday, June 1: Puna Chicks! - Another Night of Comedy! These three ladies will tickle your funny bone and give you a dose of East Hawaii comedy. Sherri Carden, the Puna Princess will share everything you wanted to know about recycling, but were afraid to ask. Angie Libadisos, the Puna Tita, is a local actor, […]
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Friday – Sunday, May 31 – June 2: 8th Annual Wa`a Kiakahi Hawaiian Canoe Sailing Festival. On Friday, 3 p.m., witness arrival of the canoes on Ka`anapali Beach (Ka`anapali Beach Resort, 2525 Ka`anapali Pkwy., Lahaina) and the traditional Hawaiian welcome ceremony for 10 crews of the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association after completing a 30 mile […] |